6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (200+ words) Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Vermont since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we've…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (510+ words) Vermont has become the first U. S. state to ban paraquat, a widely used agricultural weed killer at the center of a long-running health debate. The herbicide is used on crops including soybeans, cotton, corn, apples, and grapes, according to AP. Lawmakers…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (338+ words) The 2024 real median household income in the United States was $83, 730, statistically unchanged from the 2023 estimate of $82, 690, according to the U. S. Census Bureau. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in Vermont using data from the U. S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (334+ words) Westford and South Burlington writers won this year's Vermont Writers' Prize, an annual contest that celebrates Vermont, its people, history and culture, according to a community announcement. The contest is in its 37th year. The short story "The Apprentice" by Emily…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (947+ words) As the weather continues to warm in New England, you may be looking for fun ways to spend time outdoors this summer. If you're a fan of festivals, you don't need to leave Vermont to find summer fun. With a…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (391+ words) Vermont had a strong showing once again with nominations for the James Beard Awards, but for the fourth straight year the state came up empty when the winners of the restaurant industry prizes were announced June 15 in Chicago. Six Vermont…...

4+ week, 10+ hour ago  (235+ words) Pick up the trailhead at the Quechee Polo Field. The path then leads to the side of the road, where you'll walk for about 200 yards. (Take care when walking by the road as traffic can get busy.) You will then…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (183+ words) Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Junes in Vermont since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (755+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 50s in Vermont using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. Joanne is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (375+ words) There's less than a week left in May, but it feels like a full week arts wise in Vermont with all that's going on in Burlington and beyond. 7 p. m. Thursday, May 28, through Saturday, May 30, and 9 p. m. , Saturday, May 30, he had his breakthrough…...